David DeCoteau - Actor Profile

David DeCoteau

Directing
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
27Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 5, 1962
Birth Place: Portland, Oregon, USA

About David DeCoteau

​A dual citizen of Canada and the USA, David DeCoteau has worked professionally in the movie business since he was 18 years old. He got his start through a generous offer from movie legend Roger Corman, who hired him in 1980 as a production assistant at New World Pictures. In 1986, DeCoteau directed and produced his first feature film for another generous film legend, Charles Band. DeCoteau has gone on to produce and direct more than fifty motion pictures over the past twenty years. His passion lies in the creation of popular genre programming made for world consumption. DeCoteau's experience in creating content in countries all over the world makes him a proven choice for exceptionally challenging movie projects. He resides in British Columbia, Canada and Hollywood, California.

David DeCoteau Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of David DeCoteau reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of David DeCoteau's work falls within the Horror genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 22% of David DeCoteau's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Invasion of the Scream Queens, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best David DeCoteau Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from David DeCoteau's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie David DeCoteau has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 Tales of the Uncanny Self Hit Similar →
2019 Weedjies! Halloweed Night Party Guest Flop Similar →
2019 Deadly Ten: Meet the Directors Himself Flop Similar →
2018 Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York' Self Flop Similar →
2017 Puppet Master: Axis Termination Flamboyant Nazi #1 Flop Similar →
2017 The Disaster Artist David DeCoteau (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2017 VHS Lives: A Schlockumentary Self Average Similar →
2016 Evil Bong: High-5! Self Flop Similar →
2015 Evil Bong 420 David DeCoteau Flop Similar →
2014 Trophy Heads Juicy Stand Customer Flop Similar →
2014 I Am Divine Self Hit Similar →
2011 Screaming in High Heels: The Rise & Fall of the Scream Queen Era Himself Hit Similar →
2010 Tales from the Lumber Yard: The Making of Galaxy of Terror Self Super Hit Similar →
2008 Gingerdead Man 2: The Passion of the Crust Himself Flop Similar →
2008 Gingerdead Man 2: The Passion of the Crust - Flop Similar →
2003 Leeches! Franklin (voice) Flop Similar →
1998 Videozone: The Making of "Curse of the Puppet Master" Director of "Curse of the Puppet Master" Flop Similar →
1998 Creaturealm: From the Dead Himself Flop Similar →
1998 Hollywood Mortuary Himself Flop Similar →
1992 Invasion of the Scream Queens Himself Super Hit Similar →
1991 Zombie Cop Passerby in Car Flop Similar →
1991 Videozone: The Making of "Puppet Master III" - Average Similar →
1991 Shock Cinema: Volume Four Himself / Director Average Similar →
1991 Shock Cinema: Volume One Himself Flop Similar →
1990 Crash and Burn ILU Member (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1989 Robot Ninja Russ Mazzola Flop Similar →
N/A Celluloid Wizards in the Video Wasteland: The Saga of Empire Pictures Self Flop Similar →

David DeCoteau - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David DeCoteau?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David DeCoteau is "Invasion of the Scream Queens" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has David DeCoteau acted in?

David DeCoteau has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David DeCoteau?

Other notable films include "Tales from the Lumber Yard: The Making of Galaxy of Terror", "I Am Divine", and "The Disaster Artist".

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